Abstract
A hybrid RF-Optical TT&C system is described that provides standard operability and deep space mission coverage via slightly downscaled RF means and that replaces mainly the High Gain Antenna and its gimbal by an optical deep space link to transmit science data to Earth.
© 2009 Optical Society of America
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